ISCB vs. SCHA: Which Small-Cap ETF Should You Buy in 2026?
SCHA has outperformed over the last year, but ISCB offers a higher dividend yield and industrial exposure.
Overview
The iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:ISCB) offers a higher dividend yield and heavier weighting toward industrial firms, while the Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHA) provides lower costs and significantly greater liquidity.
The iShares fund and the Schwab fund both target the U.S. small-cap market, providing investors with broad exposure to companies outside the S&P 500. This comparison evaluates how their differing methodologies impact sector concentrations, liquidity, and overall return profiles for long-term holders as of July 10, 2026.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
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